Re: General Phoenix Area Shows

Bleached is the opener for that Japandroids show. Really good if you're into the three chord grungy stuff. I'm not a big fan of Martini, but it's ok. My recollection is the floor space is somewhat small and then there are some tables in the back. Some of the tables are on a raised level near the soundbooth. But 100 or so people and the floor would be packed, but with the stage sitting about waist high it's easy to get a good view. At least there are taxis in that area to drive me home.

Re: General Phoenix Area Shows

The Japandroids album is still one of my favorites of the year. I've only seen them once and it was a very high energy show. They also connected with the crowd really well so I'll still hit up that show despite having to go up to Scottsdale.

Matthew Dear and Light Asylum at RR Oct 29th. I really dig both of these artists. The Light Asylum singer reminds me of Alison Moyet, especially on A Certain Somone and Shallow Tears.

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Originally Posted by Gribbz

Japandroids - 11-07 - Scottsdale, AZ - Martini Ranch

How is this venue?

I've seen a bunch of local shows at Martini Ranch, and I have enjoyed it every time. I went to a sold out Temper Trap show there and it wasn't too bad. Sound is decent, stage is high up so you can see pretty well, and there is a ton of patio space so you have room to hang out beween bands.

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Originally Posted by amyzzz

Tomas has to decide which show he wants to go to first.

Bah I thought about taking one or both kids to Sharon Van Etten tonight, but it's 16 and up.

I would much rather go to the Weeknd. I have 3 tickets for Metric, but the other 2 people in my party would much rather go to Metric. I'm going to see if it's cool to ditch out on Metric, and if so, I will have 1 ticket available if you want to buy it from me Amy. I will let you know.

PS-I bought it at the box office so I have the hard ticket, and each ticket came with a download voucher for Metric's new album. I already had the new album before I bought the tickets, so the voucher is still good if you need it.

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The Hives - Marquee Theatre - Oct 9

Bought our tickets today. $61 for 2. Better deal than the Weeknd. :-P

So this plus Grimes the night before plus a trip to New York that weekend mean I won't be going to Metric. Glad I didn't have the money to buy a ticket when I first thought about doing so. I'm curious to see how big of a crowd the Hives draw considering that's the same night as Black Keys. Would you say they appeal to a similar enough demographic to hurt attendance for the Hives?

EDIT: Tomas, if you've still got a voucher for the new Metric album, I'll take it.

Originally Posted by RandyInHeaven

I was informed yesterday that Devin came into existence when someone dared God to create a gayer, less intimidating Andy Milonakis.